TGIF

Braves Update:
Jeff Francoeur hit a two run homer in the fourth inning to give the Braves the early lead, but Buddy Carlyle gave up three runs in the fifth and another in the sixth in the Braves 4-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The Braves move onto to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks for a weekend series. Jo-Jo Reyes will take the mound against Yusmeiro Petit. Watch live at 9:40 PM/est on TBS.

Games behind NY Mets in NL East: 4
Games above .500: 5
NL Wild Card Leader: Arizona Diamondbacks

NASCAR Update:
It's off to the Brickyard this weekend for one of NASCAR's crowned jeweled events. Past winners include hoosier hometown guys, Tony Stewart (2005) and Jeff Gordon who has won four times including the inaugural race. This will also be ESPN's first race of the season and is said to feature new technology to enhance your viewing experience. We'll see. Coverage starts at 1 PM/est on ESPN.

Carl Edwards will race in both the Busch and Cup Series this weekend after dislocating his thumb in a dirt track race in Nebraska last Sunday, but don't expect the Busch Series points leader to sign anything well.

Random Quote: "I feel great right now. If I dislocate it again, I'll be in excruciating pain, but right now, it feels fine." - Carl Edwards on his thumb

Popo in my Crib News:
We'll call this NFL math. What does NFL player plus strip club equal? If you said arrest then you'd be right. Carolina Panthers tackle Jeremy Bridges was arrested on Thursdday night after allegedly pointing a gun at a female strip club employee. He is charged with misdemeanor assult. Watch out Jeremy, because the popo are on you tail!

News & Notes: The Phillies suffered two loses on Thursday, the first came during the game when all-star second baseman Chase Utley was hit by Washington Nationals' John Lannan's pitch which broke his hand and then there was the 7-6 final score. Ultey was placed on the DL and is expected to miss four to six weeks...Even though Alex Rodriguez did not hit a homerun in the Yankees 7-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, he may have already gotten his 500th. If A-Rod hits a homer during tonight's completion of the June 28th game against the Baltimore Orioles that was suspended due to rain, it will be his 493rd meaning the bomb he hit on Wednesday would be considered number 500. Got it? Me neither...The NFL denied two bad boys on Thursday. Pacman Jones, who is already suspended for the 2007 season was told by Commissioner Roger Goodell that he will not be allowed to attend Tennessee Titans training camp this year and Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Odell Thurman was denied reinstatement for the second straight year. He will be able to try again next year...Sad news, Wake Forest basketball coach Skip Prosser died on Thursday after going for a jog. Prosser collapsed on a coach and died of an apparent heart attack. He was only 56...Finally, the day has arrived, "The Simpson's Movie" has hit theaters.

Check this out: Catch up or rewatch episodes of "My Boys" on Sunday. TBS is having an all day marathon beginning at 10 AM/est. I'm so excited!

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate